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Dream On

Aerosmith

Bassrock1970s

Original Gear

BassFender Precision Bass
AmpAmpeg SVT (early 1970s model, likely blue line or black line)
PickupsSplit single-coil (Precision configuration)

Amp Settings

gain0
bass6
mid6
treble5
presence4.5
compression3

Effects & Signal Chain

No effects used for this tone

Notes

Studio recording, 1972-1973, debut album sessions. No direct evidence of live rig for this song; all context points to studio setup.

Tone Character(10)
deep and supportive low endsmooth, rounded attacksubtle midrange presenceclear note definitionwarm, vintage characterno audible grit or drivesits under the mixnot aggressiveslightly compressednatural sustain

Difficulty

The bass line in 'Dream On' (clean section) is simple, focusing on root notes and basic rhythm with fingerstyle technique. There are no complex fills, fast passages, or advanced articulations, making it accessible for beginners.

Sources

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